Essentials of CFD approaches the material from the viewpoint of a user of a commercial flow package. It initially limits the description of the mathematics to the level that is strictly needed to be able to make the correct choices when setting up a case in a commercial flow solver. The sources of…

Car electronics and digital processing technology has been used to improve efficiency and performance of engines for decades, yet the main focus is still on static or pseudo-static mode, but the engines loaded in the road vehicles are not operated always at static mode.As outcome of many years…

Kinematics and Geometry

HIGHLY CONFORMAL GEARING: KINEMATICS and GEOMETRY covers gear systems featuring convex-to-concave type of contact between tooth flanks of the gear and the mating pinion. This approach allows for improvement in contact strength of the gear teeth, increased power density and weight reduction.…

Theory, Modeling, and Design

From Basic Fundamentals to Advanced Design Applications
A culmination of the author’s more than 20 years of research efforts, academic papers, and lecture notes, Combine Harvesters: Theory, Modeling, and Design outlines the key concepts of combine harvester process theory and provides you with a…

Engineering System Instrumentation, Second Edition

An engineering system contains multiple components that interconnect to perform a specific task. Starting from basic fundamentals through to advanced applications, Sensors and Actuators: Engineering System Instrumentation, Second Edition thoroughly explains the inner workings of an engineering…

An Intermediate Approach

Fluid Mechanics: An Intermediate Approach addresses the problems facing engineers today by taking on practical, rather than theoretical problems. Instead of following an approach that focuses on mathematics first, this book allows you to develop an intuitive physical understanding of various fluid…

Modeling, Practice and Behavior, Second Edition

Addresses the Challenges Facing Public Transport Policy Makers and Operators
Public Transit Planning and Operation: Modeling, Practice and Behavior, Second Edition offers new solutions for delivering both better services and greater efficiency, solutions which have been developed and tested by the…

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis for Sustainability & Logistical Support

How Can Reliability Analysis Impact Your Company’s Bottom Line?
While reliability investigations can be expensive, they can also add value to a product that far exceeds its cost. Affordable Reliability Engineering: Life-Cycle Cost Analysis for Sustainability & Logistical Support shows…

Public science and private innovation

Electric drive vehicles (EDVs) are seen on American roads in increasing numbers. Related to this market trend and critical for it to increase are improvements in battery technology. Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles examines in detail at the research support from the U.S. Department of…

Dual-Fuel Diesel Engines offers a detailed discussion of different types of dual-fuel diesel engines, the gaseous fuels they can use, and their operational practices. Reflecting cutting-edge advancements in this rapidly expanding field, this timely book:
Explains the benefits and challenges…

Gain a Deeper Understanding of Mechanical Fastening: Assemble More Efficient and Competitive Products
A good design, quality parts, and properly executed assembly procedures and processes result in well-fastened assemblies. Utilizing a combined knowledge of mechanical assembly engineering…

Mechanical Design of Machine Components, Second Edition strikes a balance between theory and application, and prepares students for more advanced study or professional practice. It outlines the basic concepts in the design and analysis of machine elements using traditional methods, based on the…